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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.13, 651.53 and 288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.13, 651.53 and 288.13 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.13 : 651.53 = 288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.13/651.53 = 288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.13x = 651.53 × 288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.13x = 187,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,725.34/472.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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