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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.09, 651.39 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.09, 651.39 and 270.16 is: 372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.09 : 651.39 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.09/651.39 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.09x = 651.39 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.09x = 175,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,979.52/472.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.77

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