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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.89, 655.18 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.89, 655.18 and 278.26 is: 383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.89 : 655.18 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.89/655.18 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.89x = 655.18 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.89x = 182,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,310.39/474.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.90

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