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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.26, 651.68 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.26, 651.68 and 262.40 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.26 : 651.68 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.26/651.68 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.26x = 651.68 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.26x = 170,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,996.26/472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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