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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.83, 655.14 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.83, 655.14 and 278.30 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.83 : 655.14 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.83/655.14 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.83x = 655.14 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.83x = 182,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,328.14/474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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