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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.13, 655.53 and 278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.13, 655.53 and 278.51 is: 384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.13 : 655.53 = 278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.13/655.53 = 278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.13x = 655.53 × 278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.13x = 182,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,568.38/475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.25

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