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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.98, 652.72 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.98, 652.72 and 276.50 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.98 : 652.72 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.98/652.72 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.98x = 652.72 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.98x = 180,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,477.08/472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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