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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.55, 651.98 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.55, 651.98 and 275.94 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.55 : 651.98 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.55/651.98 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.55x = 651.98 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.55x = 179,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,905.98/472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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