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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 657.09 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 657.09 and 277.02 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 657.09 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/657.09 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 657.09 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 182,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,027.07/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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