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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 651.25 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 651.25 and 275.44 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 651.25 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/651.25 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 651.25 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 179,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,377.73/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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