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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.22, 654.50 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.22, 654.50 and 277.80 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.22 : 654.50 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.22/654.50 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.22x = 654.50 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.22x = 181,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,820.10/474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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