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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.82, 655.11 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.82, 655.11 and 278.33 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.82 : 655.11 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.82/655.11 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.82x = 655.11 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.82x = 182,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,335.37/474.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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