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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 655.35 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 655.35 and 278.44 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 655.35 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/655.35 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 655.35 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 182,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,475.65/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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