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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.98, 655.44 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.98, 655.44 and 275.77 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.98 : 655.44 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.98/655.44 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.98x = 655.44 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.98x = 180,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,750.69/474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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