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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 655.86 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 655.86 and 276.16 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 655.86 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/655.86 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 655.86 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 181,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,120.66/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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