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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.14, 652.69 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.14, 652.69 and 276.54 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.14 : 652.69 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.14/652.69 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.14x = 652.69 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.14x = 180,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,496.57/473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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