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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 655.28 and 278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 655.28 and 278.35 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 655.28 = 278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/655.28 = 278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 655.28 × 278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 182,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,397.19/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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