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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.18, 655.68 and 278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.18, 655.68 and 278.62 is: 384.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.18 : 655.68 = 278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.18/655.68 = 278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.18x = 655.68 × 278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.18x = 182,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,685.56/475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.46

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