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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 655.42 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 655.42 and 278.58 is: 384.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 655.42 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/655.42 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 655.42 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 182,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,586.90/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.43

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