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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.29, 651.67 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.29, 651.67 and 275.77 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.29 : 651.67 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.29/651.67 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.29x = 651.67 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.29x = 179,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,711.04/472.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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