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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.35, 655.96 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.35, 655.96 and 276.15 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.35 : 655.96 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.35/655.96 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.35x = 655.96 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.35x = 181,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,142.66/475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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