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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.90, 651.34 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.90, 651.34 and 275.40 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.90 : 651.34 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.90/651.34 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.90x = 651.34 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.90x = 179,379.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,379.04/471.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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