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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 657.92 and 292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 657.92 and 292.76 is: 404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 657.92 = 292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/657.92 = 292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 657.92 × 292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 192,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,612.66/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.00

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