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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 652.65 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 652.65 and 265.94 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 652.65 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/652.65 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 652.65 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 173,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,565.74/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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