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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.80, 651.36 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.80, 651.36 and 367.13 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.80 : 651.36 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.80/651.36 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.80x = 651.36 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.80x = 239,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,130.54/471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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