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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 652.68 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 652.68 and 263.17 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 652.68 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/652.68 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 652.68 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 171,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,761.22/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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