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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.15, 650.16 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.15, 650.16 and 360.72 is: 497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.15 : 650.16 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.15/650.16 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.15x = 650.16 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.15x = 234,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,525.72/471.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.77

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