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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.61, 652.13 and 270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.61, 652.13 and 270.71 is: 373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.61 : 652.13 = 270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.61/652.13 = 270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.61x = 652.13 × 270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.61x = 176,538.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,538.11/472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.54

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