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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 655.72 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 655.72 and 278.61 is: 384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 655.72 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/655.72 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 655.72 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 182,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,693.31/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.53

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