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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.01, 651.31 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.01, 651.31 and 275.49 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.01 : 651.31 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.01/651.31 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.01x = 651.31 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.01x = 179,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,428.70/472.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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