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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 656.56 and 276.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 656.56 and 276.61 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 656.56 = 276.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/656.56 = 276.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 656.56 × 276.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 181,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,609.68/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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