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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.84, 652.68 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.84, 652.68 and 276.52 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.84 : 652.68 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.84/652.68 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.84x = 652.68 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.84x = 180,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,479.07/472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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