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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.41, 654.73 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.41, 654.73 and 277.88 is: 383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.41 : 654.73 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.41/654.73 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.41x = 654.73 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.41x = 181,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,932.40/474.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.49

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