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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 652.38 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 652.38 and 276.21 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 652.38 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/652.38 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 652.38 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 180,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,192.84/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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