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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 655.09 and 278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 655.09 and 278.27 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 655.09 = 278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/655.09 = 278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 655.09 × 278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 182,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,290.38/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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