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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.10, 651.44 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.10, 651.44 and 275.57 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.10 : 651.44 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.10/651.44 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.10x = 651.44 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.10x = 179,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,517.20/472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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