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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 650.37 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 650.37 and 372.64 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 650.37 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/650.37 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 650.37 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 242,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,350.62/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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