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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.67, 656.43 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.67, 656.43 and 276.54 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.67 : 656.43 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.67/656.43 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.67x = 656.43 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.67x = 181,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,529.15/475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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