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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.00, 651.39 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.00, 651.39 and 272.86 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.00 : 651.39 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.00/651.39 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.00x = 651.39 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.00x = 177,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,741.16/472.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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