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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 652.26 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 652.26 and 276.12 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 652.26 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/652.26 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 652.26 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 180,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,102.03/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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