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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.02, 652.86 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.02, 652.86 and 276.55 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.02 : 652.86 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.02/652.86 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.02x = 652.86 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.02x = 180,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,548.43/473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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