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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.42, 657.41 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.42, 657.41 and 277.28 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.42 : 657.41 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.42/657.41 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.42x = 657.41 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.42x = 182,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,285.22/476.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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