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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 655.83 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 655.83 and 276.10 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 655.83 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/655.83 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 655.83 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 181,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,074.66/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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