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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 652.40 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 652.40 and 385.40 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 652.40 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/652.40 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 652.40 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 251,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,434.96/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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