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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.42, 650.63 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.42, 650.63 and 373.92 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.42 : 650.63 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.42/650.63 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.42x = 650.63 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.42x = 243,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,282.06/471.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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