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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 652.46 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 652.46 and 276.11 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 652.46 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/652.46 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 652.46 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 180,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,148.53/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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