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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.25, 652.03 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.25, 652.03 and 362.30 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.25 : 652.03 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.25/652.03 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.25x = 652.03 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.25x = 236,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,226.30/472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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