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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 649.08 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 649.08 and 273.88 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 649.08 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/649.08 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 649.08 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 177,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,770.03/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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