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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.00, 655.53 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.00, 655.53 and 278.44 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.00 : 655.53 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.00/655.53 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.00x = 655.53 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.00x = 182,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,523.09/475.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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