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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.78 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.78 and 273.15 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.78 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.78 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.78 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 178,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,033.71/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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