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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.99, 652.89 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.99, 652.89 and 276.66 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.99 : 652.89 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.99/652.89 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.99x = 652.89 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.99x = 180,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,628.55/472.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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