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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 652.19 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 652.19 and 276.06 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 652.19 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/652.19 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 652.19 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 180,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,044.64/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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