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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.58, 652.15 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.58, 652.15 and 361.88 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.58 : 652.15 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.58/652.15 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.58x = 652.15 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.58x = 236,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,000.04/472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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