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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 652.62 and 263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 652.62 and 263.11 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 652.62 = 263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/652.62 = 263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 652.62 × 263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 171,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,710.85/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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