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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 651.88 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 651.88 and 262.58 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 651.88 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/651.88 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 651.88 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 171,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,170.65/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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