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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 651.64 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 651.64 and 262.36 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 651.64 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/651.64 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 651.64 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 170,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,962.96/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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