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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.70, 656.50 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.70, 656.50 and 276.58 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.70 : 656.50 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.70/656.50 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.70x = 656.50 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.70x = 181,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,574.77/475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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