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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.01, 647.21 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.01, 647.21 and 272.52 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.01 : 647.21 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.01/647.21 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.01x = 647.21 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.01x = 176,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,376.31/469.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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