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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.01, 651.34 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.01, 651.34 and 272.85 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.01 : 651.34 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.01/651.34 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.01x = 651.34 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.01x = 177,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,718.12/472.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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