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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.83, 655.24 and 278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.83, 655.24 and 278.36 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.83 : 655.24 = 278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.83/655.24 = 278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.83x = 655.24 × 278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.83x = 182,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,392.61/474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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