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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 655.09 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 655.09 and 278.25 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 655.09 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/655.09 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 655.09 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 182,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,278.79/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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