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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 651.65 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 651.65 and 361.60 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 651.65 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/651.65 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 651.65 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 235,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,633.20/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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