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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.72, 652.38 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.72, 652.38 and 262.91 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.72 : 652.38 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.72/652.38 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.72x = 652.38 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.72x = 171,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,517.23/472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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