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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.32, 650.37 and 272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.32, 650.37 and 272.09 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.32 : 650.37 = 272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.32/650.37 = 272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.32x = 650.37 × 272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.32x = 176,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,959.17/471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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