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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.55, 652.13 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.55, 652.13 and 276.02 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.55 : 652.13 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.55/652.13 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.55x = 652.13 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.55x = 180,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,001.17/472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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