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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.74, 655.11 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.74, 655.11 and 278.18 is: 383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.74 : 655.11 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.74/655.11 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.74x = 655.11 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.74x = 182,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,235.22/474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.87

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