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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.12, 652.78 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.12, 652.78 and 276.68 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.12 : 652.78 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.12/652.78 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.12x = 652.78 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.12x = 180,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,611.17/473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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