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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 650.40 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 650.40 and 274.80 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 650.40 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/650.40 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 650.40 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 178,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,729.92/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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