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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 655.97 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 655.97 and 276.09 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 655.97 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/655.97 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 655.97 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 181,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,105.38/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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