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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.98, 652.76 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.98, 652.76 and 263.20 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.98 : 652.76 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.98/652.76 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.98x = 652.76 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.98x = 171,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,803.48/472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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