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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 652.25 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 652.25 and 276.14 is: 381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 652.25 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/652.25 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 652.25 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 180,114.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,114.64/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.09

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