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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.34, 651.66 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.34, 651.66 and 265.34 is: 366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.34 : 651.66 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.34/651.66 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.34x = 651.66 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.34x = 172,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,911.46/472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.07

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