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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 652.24 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 652.24 and 265.68 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 652.24 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/652.24 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 652.24 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 173,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,287.12/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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