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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.49, 652.12 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.49, 652.12 and 275.97 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.49 : 652.12 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.49/652.12 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.49x = 652.12 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.49x = 179,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,960.92/472.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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