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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.37, 655.91 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.37, 655.91 and 276.24 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.37 : 655.91 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.37/655.91 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.37x = 655.91 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.37x = 181,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,189.27/475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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