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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.91, 655.54 and 275.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.91, 655.54 and 275.83 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.91 : 655.54 = 275.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.91/655.54 = 275.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.91x = 655.54 × 275.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.91x = 180,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,817.60/474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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