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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 656.76 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 656.76 and 276.77 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 656.76 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/656.76 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 656.76 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 181,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,768.89/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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