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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 655.43 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 655.43 and 278.46 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 655.43 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/655.43 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 655.43 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 182,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,509.65/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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