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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 651.56 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 651.56 and 275.67 is: 380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 651.56 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/651.56 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 651.56 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 179,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,614.17/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.32

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