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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 652.22 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 652.22 and 368.02 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 652.22 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/652.22 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 652.22 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 240,026.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,026.74/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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