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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 651.76 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 651.76 and 367.28 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 651.76 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/651.76 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 651.76 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 239,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,378.41/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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