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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.09, 652.66 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.09, 652.66 and 276.52 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.09 : 652.66 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.09/652.66 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.09x = 652.66 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.09x = 180,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,468.90/473.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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