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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.62, 656.24 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.62, 656.24 and 276.42 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.62 : 656.24 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.62/656.24 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.62x = 656.24 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.62x = 181,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,397.86/475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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