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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 652.11 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 652.11 and 262.71 is: 362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 652.11 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/652.11 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 652.11 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 171,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,315.82/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.50

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