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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 656.51 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 656.51 and 276.49 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 656.51 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/656.51 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 656.51 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 181,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,517.07/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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