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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 650.02 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 650.02 and 373.35 is: 514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 650.02 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/650.02 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 650.02 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 242,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,684.97/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.86

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