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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.04, 650.02 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.04, 650.02 and 271.82 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.04 : 650.02 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.04/650.02 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.04x = 650.02 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.04x = 176,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,688.44/471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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