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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.86, 652.55 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.86, 652.55 and 276.38 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.86 : 652.55 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.86/652.55 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.86x = 652.55 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.86x = 180,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,351.77/472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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