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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.38, 654.65 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.38, 654.65 and 278.01 is: 383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.38 : 654.65 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.38/654.65 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.38x = 654.65 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.38x = 181,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,999.25/474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.66

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