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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 652.68 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 652.68 and 263.15 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 652.68 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/652.68 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 652.68 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 171,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,751.43/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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