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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.70, 657.92 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.70, 657.92 and 277.50 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.70 : 657.92 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.70/657.92 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.70x = 657.92 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.70x = 182,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,572.80/476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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