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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 652.80 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 652.80 and 368.28 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 652.80 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/652.80 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 652.80 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 240,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,413.18/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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