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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 650.35 and 274.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 650.35 and 274.81 is: 379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 650.35 = 274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/650.35 = 274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 650.35 × 274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 178,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,722.68/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.26

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