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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 651.60 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 651.60 and 374 is: 515.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 651.60 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/651.60 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 651.60 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 243,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,698.40/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.87

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