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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.22, 651.61 and 275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.22, 651.61 and 275.59 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.22 : 651.61 = 275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.22/651.61 = 275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.22x = 651.61 × 275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.22x = 179,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,577.20/472.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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