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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 709.51 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 709.51 and 184.38 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 709.51 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/709.51 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 709.51 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 130,819.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,819.45/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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