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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 656.42 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 656.42 and 276.49 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 656.42 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/656.42 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 656.42 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 181,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,492.62/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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