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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.47, 652.01 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.47, 652.01 and 276.05 is: 380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.47 : 652.01 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.47/652.01 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.47x = 652.01 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.47x = 179,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,982.72/472.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.94

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