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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.43, 651.38 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.43, 651.38 and 361.73 is: 498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.43 : 651.38 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.43/651.38 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.43x = 651.38 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.43x = 235,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,623.51/472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.75

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