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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.08, 652.89 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.08, 652.89 and 276.59 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.08 : 652.89 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.08/652.89 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.08x = 652.89 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.08x = 180,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,582.85/473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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