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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.26, 651.33 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.26, 651.33 and 368.58 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.26 : 651.33 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.26/651.33 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.26x = 651.33 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.26x = 240,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,067.21/472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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