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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 655.93 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 655.93 and 276.13 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 655.93 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/655.93 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 655.93 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 181,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,118.67/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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