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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 651.64 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 651.64 and 367.48 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 651.64 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/651.64 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 651.64 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 239,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,464.67/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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