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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 651.96 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 651.96 and 367.44 is: 506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 651.96 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/651.96 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 651.96 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 239,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,556.18/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.93

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