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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.07, 652.83 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.07, 652.83 and 276.72 is: 381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.07 : 652.83 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.07/652.83 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.07x = 652.83 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.07x = 180,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,651.12/473.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.87

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