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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.61, 652.83 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.61, 652.83 and 363.44 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.61 : 652.83 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.61/652.83 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.61x = 652.83 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.61x = 237,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,261.27/472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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