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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 652.31 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 652.31 and 265.70 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 652.31 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/652.31 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 652.31 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 173,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,314.18/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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