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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.25, 652.87 and 276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.25, 652.87 and 276.67 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.25 : 652.87 = 276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.25/652.87 = 276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.25x = 652.87 × 276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.25x = 180,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,631.18/473.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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