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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.22, 657.03 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.22, 657.03 and 276.96 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.22 : 657.03 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.22/657.03 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.22x = 657.03 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.22x = 181,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,971.03/476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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