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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 651.30 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 651.30 and 275.52 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 651.30 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/651.30 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 651.30 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 179,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,446.18/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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