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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 651.24 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 651.24 and 262.10 is: 361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 651.24 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/651.24 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 651.24 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 170,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,690.00/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.69

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