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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 651.52 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 651.52 and 393.26 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 651.52 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/651.52 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 651.52 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 256,216.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,216.76/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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