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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.53, 652.05 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.53, 652.05 and 262.70 is: 362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.53 : 652.05 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.53/652.05 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.53x = 652.05 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.53x = 171,294.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,294.55/472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.51

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