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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 652.80 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 652.80 and 276.54 is: 381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 652.80 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/652.80 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 652.80 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 180,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,523.79/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.62

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