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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 656.24 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 656.24 and 276.33 is: 381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 656.24 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/656.24 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 656.24 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 181,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,336.19/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.38

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