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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.55, 651.45 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.55, 651.45 and 367.45 is: 506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.55 : 651.45 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.55/651.45 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.55x = 651.45 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.55x = 239,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,375.09/472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.56

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