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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.20, 652.94 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.20, 652.94 and 276.64 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.20 : 652.94 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.20/652.94 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.20x = 652.94 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.20x = 180,629.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,629.32/473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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