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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.71, 652.08 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.71, 652.08 and 276.19 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 652.08 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/652.08 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 652.08 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 180,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,097.98/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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