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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.01, 651.33 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.01, 651.33 and 262.17 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.01 : 651.33 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.01/651.33 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.01x = 651.33 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.01x = 170,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,759.19/472.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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