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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.81 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.81 and 265.32 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.81 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.81 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.81 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 172,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,938.23/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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