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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 651.79 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 651.79 and 275.85 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 651.79 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/651.79 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 651.79 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 179,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,796.27/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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