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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.19, 655.81 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.19, 655.81 and 276.10 is: 381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.19 : 655.81 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.19/655.81 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.19x = 655.81 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.19x = 181,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,065.86/475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.04

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