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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 654.50 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 654.50 and 277.76 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 654.50 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/654.50 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 654.50 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 181,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,796.25/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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