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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.34, 651.68 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.34, 651.68 and 270.42 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.34 : 651.68 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.34/651.68 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.34x = 651.68 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.34x = 176,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,225.95/472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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