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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 655.53 and 278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 655.53 and 278.68 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 655.53 = 278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/655.53 = 278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 655.53 × 278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 182,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,679.82/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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