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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.99, 652.49 and 367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.99, 652.49 and 367.89 is: 507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.99 : 652.49 = 367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.99/652.49 = 367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.99x = 652.49 × 367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.99x = 240,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,044.55/472.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.51

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