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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.51, 657.36 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.51, 657.36 and 277.31 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.51 : 657.36 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.51/657.36 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.51x = 657.36 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.51x = 182,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,294.15/476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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