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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 651.34 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 651.34 and 275.56 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 651.34 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/651.34 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 651.34 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 179,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,483.25/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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