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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 651.41 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 651.41 and 275.51 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 651.41 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/651.41 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 651.41 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 179,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,465.33/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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