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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 651.28 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 651.28 and 288.16 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 651.28 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/651.28 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 651.28 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 187,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,672.84/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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