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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 655.05 and 278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 655.05 and 278.13 is: 383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 655.05 = 278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/655.05 = 278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 655.05 × 278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 182,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,189.06/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.92

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