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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.49, 652.03 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.49, 652.03 and 276.01 is: 380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.49 : 652.03 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.49/652.03 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.49x = 652.03 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.49x = 179,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,966.80/472.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.89

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