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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.83, 651.18 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.83, 651.18 and 275.34 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.83 : 651.18 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.83/651.18 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.83x = 651.18 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.83x = 179,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,295.90/471.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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