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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 655.09 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 655.09 and 278.32 is: 383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 655.09 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/655.09 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 655.09 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 182,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,324.65/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.89

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