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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 651.42 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 651.42 and 262.25 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 651.42 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/651.42 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 651.42 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 170,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,837.74/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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