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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 651.60 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 651.60 and 275.67 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 651.60 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/651.60 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 651.60 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 179,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,626.57/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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