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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.05, 650.03 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.05, 650.03 and 271.82 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.05 : 650.03 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.05/650.03 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.05x = 650.03 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.05x = 176,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,686.55/471.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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