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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 656.18 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 656.18 and 273.64 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 656.18 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/656.18 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 656.18 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 179,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,557.10/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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