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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 655.60 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 655.60 and 278.64 is: 384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 655.60 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/655.60 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 655.60 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 182,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,676.38/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.55

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