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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.05, 651.43 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.05, 651.43 and 275.57 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.05 : 651.43 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.05/651.43 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.05x = 651.43 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.05x = 179,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,514.57/472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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