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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 655.38 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 655.38 and 278.44 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 655.38 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/655.38 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 655.38 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 182,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,484.01/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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