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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.05, 655.41 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.05, 655.41 and 278.49 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.05 : 655.41 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.05/655.41 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.05x = 655.41 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.05x = 182,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,525.13/475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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