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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.19, 654.48 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.19, 654.48 and 277.78 is: 383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.19 : 654.48 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.19/654.48 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.19x = 654.48 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.19x = 181,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,801.45/474.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.39

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