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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.13, 650.04 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.13, 650.04 and 274.52 is: 378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.13 : 650.04 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.13/650.04 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.13x = 650.04 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.13x = 178,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,450.61/471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.77

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