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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.09, 651.55 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.09, 651.55 and 265.13 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.09 : 651.55 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.09/651.55 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.09x = 651.55 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.09x = 172,744.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,744.13/472.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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