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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.76, 650.94 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.76, 650.94 and 275.24 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.76 : 650.94 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.76/650.94 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.76x = 650.94 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.76x = 179,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,164.73/471.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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