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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.34, 651.06 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.34, 651.06 and 373.88 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.34 : 651.06 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.34/651.06 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.34x = 651.06 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.34x = 243,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,418.31/472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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