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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 652.14 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 652.14 and 362.94 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 652.14 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/652.14 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 652.14 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 236,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,687.69/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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