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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 651.40 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 651.40 and 265.04 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 651.40 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/651.40 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 651.40 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 172,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,647.06/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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