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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.74, 656.46 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.74, 656.46 and 276.60 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.74 : 656.46 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.74/656.46 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.74x = 656.46 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.74x = 181,576.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,576.84/475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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