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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 655.04 and 278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 655.04 and 278.06 is: 383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 655.04 = 278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/655.04 = 278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 655.04 × 278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 182,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,142.76/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.82

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