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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 654.94 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 654.94 and 278.18 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 654.94 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/654.94 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 654.94 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 182,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,191.21/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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