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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 652.10 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 652.10 and 355.88 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 652.10 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/652.10 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 652.10 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 232,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,064.31/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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