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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 652.86 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 652.86 and 276.75 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 652.86 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/652.86 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 652.86 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 180,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,679.01/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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