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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.79, 652.55 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.79, 652.55 and 276.35 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.79 : 652.55 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.79/652.55 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.79x = 652.55 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.79x = 180,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,327.55/472.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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