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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 652.38 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 652.38 and 265.80 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 652.38 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/652.38 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 652.38 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 173,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,402.60/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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