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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.79 and 275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.79 and 275.99 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.79 = 275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.79 = 275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.79 × 275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 179,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,887.52/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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