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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.94, 651.26 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.94, 651.26 and 272.76 is: 376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.94 : 651.26 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.94/651.26 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.94x = 651.26 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.94x = 177,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,637.68/471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.40

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