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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 652.92 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 652.92 and 276.68 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 652.92 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/652.92 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 652.92 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 180,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,649.91/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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