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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.91, 652.73 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.91, 652.73 and 276.41 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.91 : 652.73 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.91/652.73 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.91x = 652.73 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.91x = 180,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,421.35/472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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