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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.06, 655.62 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.06, 655.62 and 278.50 is: 384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.06 : 655.62 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.06/655.62 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.06x = 655.62 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.06x = 182,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,590.17/475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.35

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