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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.25, 651.71 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.25, 651.71 and 265.25 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.25 : 651.71 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.25/651.71 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.25x = 651.71 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.25x = 172,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,866.08/472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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