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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.63, 652.12 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.63, 652.12 and 276.13 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.63 : 652.12 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.63/652.12 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.63x = 652.12 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.63x = 180,068.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,068.51/472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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