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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.51, 650.73 and 272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.51, 650.73 and 272.38 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.51 : 650.73 = 272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.51/650.73 = 272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.51x = 650.73 × 272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.51x = 177,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,241.22/471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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