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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.75, 652.30 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.75, 652.30 and 276.22 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.75 : 652.30 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.75/652.30 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.75x = 652.30 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.75x = 180,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,178.43/472.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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