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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 652.04 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 652.04 and 275.88 is: 380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 652.04 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/652.04 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 652.04 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 179,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,884.80/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.82

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