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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.22, 652.77 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.22, 652.77 and 276.71 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.22 : 652.77 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.22/652.77 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.22x = 652.77 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.22x = 180,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,627.99/473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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