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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.11, 657.01 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.11, 657.01 and 276.92 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.11 : 657.01 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.11/657.01 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.11x = 657.01 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.11x = 181,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,938.73/476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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