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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 655.65 and 278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 655.65 and 278.59 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 655.65 = 278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/655.65 = 278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 655.65 × 278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 182,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,657.53/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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