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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.68, 652.17 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.68, 652.17 and 276.12 is: 380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.68 : 652.17 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.68/652.17 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.68x = 652.17 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.68x = 180,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,077.18/472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.97

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