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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 651.60 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 651.60 and 262.35 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 651.60 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/651.60 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 651.60 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 170,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,947.02/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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