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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 655.62 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 655.62 and 278.61 is: 384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 655.62 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/655.62 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 655.62 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 182,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,662.29/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.49

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