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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.51, 651.17 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.51, 651.17 and 367.83 is: 507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.51 : 651.17 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.51/651.17 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.51x = 651.17 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.51x = 239,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,520.78/471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.99

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