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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.93, 652.64 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.93, 652.64 and 265.93 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.93 : 652.64 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.93/652.64 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.93x = 652.64 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.93x = 173,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,553.59/472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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