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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.34, 651.85 and 275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.34, 651.85 and 275.89 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.34 : 651.85 = 275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.34/651.85 = 275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.34x = 651.85 × 275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.34x = 179,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,838.90/472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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