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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.99, 655.35 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.99, 655.35 and 278.37 is: 384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.99 : 655.35 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.99/655.35 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.99x = 655.35 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.99x = 182,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,429.78/474.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.07

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