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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.13, 654.30 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.13, 654.30 and 277.78 is: 383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.13 : 654.30 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.13/654.30 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.13x = 654.30 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.13x = 181,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,751.45/474.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.34

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