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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 651.54 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 651.54 and 272.94 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 651.54 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/651.54 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 651.54 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 177,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,831.33/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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