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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 656.58 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 656.58 and 276.66 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 656.58 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/656.58 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 656.58 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 181,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,649.42/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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