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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.74, 655.08 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.74, 655.08 and 278.24 is: 383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.74 : 655.08 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.74/655.08 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.74x = 655.08 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.74x = 182,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,269.46/474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.94

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