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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.71, 651.88 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.71, 651.88 and 367.62 is: 506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 651.88 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/651.88 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 651.88 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 239,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,644.13/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.96

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