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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 652.22 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 652.22 and 276.18 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 652.22 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/652.22 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 652.22 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 180,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,130.12/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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