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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 655.03 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 655.03 and 275.51 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 655.03 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/655.03 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 655.03 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 180,468.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,468.26/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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