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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 649.19 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 649.19 and 273.75 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 649.19 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/649.19 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 649.19 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 177,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,715.76/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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