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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.02, 652.67 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.02, 652.67 and 276.49 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.02 : 652.67 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.02/652.67 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.02x = 652.67 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.02x = 180,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,455.35/473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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