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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.27, 651.70 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.27, 651.70 and 275.80 is: 380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.27 : 651.70 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.27/651.70 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.27x = 651.70 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.27x = 179,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,738.86/472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.58

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