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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 651.89 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 651.89 and 265.38 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 651.89 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/651.89 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 651.89 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 172,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,998.57/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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