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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.50, 652.12 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.50, 652.12 and 276.12 is: 381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.50 : 652.12 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.50/652.12 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.50x = 652.12 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.50x = 180,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,063.37/472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.09

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