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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 650.01 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 650.01 and 274.71 is: 378.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 650.01 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/650.01 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 650.01 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 178,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,564.25/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.94

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