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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 652.64 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 652.64 and 276.55 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 652.64 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/652.64 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 652.64 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 180,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,486.13/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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