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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 651.71 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 651.71 and 379.38 is: 523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 651.71 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/651.71 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 651.71 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 247,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,243.84/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.38

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