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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.70, 655.11 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.70, 655.11 and 275.57 is: 380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.70 : 655.11 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.70/655.11 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.70x = 655.11 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.70x = 180,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,528.66/474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.30

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