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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 657.29 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 657.29 and 277.17 is: 382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 657.29 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/657.29 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 657.29 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 182,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,179.68/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.43

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