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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 651.89 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 651.89 and 262.60 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 651.89 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/651.89 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 651.89 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 171,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,186.44/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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