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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.86, 651.21 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.86, 651.21 and 275.43 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.86 : 651.21 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.86/651.21 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.86x = 651.21 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.86x = 179,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,362.77/471.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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