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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.31, 654.71 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.31, 654.71 and 277.88 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.31 : 654.71 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.31/654.71 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.31x = 654.71 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.31x = 181,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,929.43/474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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