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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 655.46 and 278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 655.46 and 278.36 is: 384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 655.46 = 278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/655.46 = 278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 655.46 × 278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 182,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,453.85/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.11

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