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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 656.75 and 276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 656.75 and 276.69 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 656.75 = 276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/656.75 = 276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 656.75 × 276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 181,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,713.44/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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