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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.80, 655.19 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.80, 655.19 and 275.54 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.80 : 655.19 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.80/655.19 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.80x = 655.19 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.80x = 180,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,531.31/474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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