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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.50, 652 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.50, 652 and 262.62 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.50 : 652 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.50/652 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.50x = 652 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.50x = 171,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,228.24/472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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