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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 655.02 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 655.02 and 278.16 is: 383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 655.02 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/655.02 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 655.02 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 182,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,200.36/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.90

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