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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.80 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.80 and 275.96 is: 380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.80 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.80 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.80 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 179,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,870.73/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.82

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