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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 655.60 and 278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 655.60 and 278.60 is: 384.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 655.60 = 278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/655.60 = 278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 655.60 × 278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 182,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,650.16/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.43

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