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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.44, 651.91 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.44, 651.91 and 276.01 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.44 : 651.91 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.44/651.91 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.44x = 651.91 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.44x = 179,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,933.68/472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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