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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.23, 652.93 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.23, 652.93 and 276.72 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.23 : 652.93 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.23/652.93 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.23x = 652.93 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.23x = 180,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,678.79/473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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