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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.95, 655.51 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.95, 655.51 and 275.91 is: 380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.95 : 655.51 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.95/655.51 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.95x = 655.51 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.95x = 180,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,858.49/474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.80

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