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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 651.90 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 651.90 and 275.93 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 651.90 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/651.90 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 651.90 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 179,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,878.77/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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