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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.51 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.51 and 275.67 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.51 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.51 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.51 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 179,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,601.76/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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