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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.79, 651.04 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.79, 651.04 and 272.57 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.79 : 651.04 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.79/651.04 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.79x = 651.04 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.79x = 177,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,450.04/471.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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