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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.15, 654.32 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.15, 654.32 and 277.77 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.15 : 654.32 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.15/654.32 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.15x = 654.32 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.15x = 181,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,749.08/474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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