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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.51, 652.08 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.51, 652.08 and 276.15 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.51 : 652.08 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.51/652.08 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.51x = 652.08 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.51x = 180,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,071.89/472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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