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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.65, 652.25 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.65, 652.25 and 276.27 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.65 : 652.25 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.65/652.25 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.65x = 652.25 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.65x = 180,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,195.73/472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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