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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.22, 651.39 and 275.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.22, 651.39 and 275.69 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.22 : 651.39 = 275.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.22/651.39 = 275.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.22x = 651.39 × 275.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.22x = 179,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,581.71/472.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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