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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 655.35 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 655.35 and 278.38 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 655.35 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/655.35 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 655.35 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 182,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,433.06/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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