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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 651.65 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 651.65 and 275.63 is: 380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 651.65 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/651.65 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 651.65 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 179,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,614.29/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.39

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