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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.13, 655.64 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.13, 655.64 and 275.92 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.13 : 655.64 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.13/655.64 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.13x = 655.64 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.13x = 180,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,904.19/475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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