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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 651.47 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 651.47 and 275.60 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 651.47 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/651.47 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 651.47 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 179,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,540.50/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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