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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 655.49 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 655.49 and 275.82 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 655.49 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/655.49 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 655.49 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 180,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,797.94/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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