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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.18, 655.91 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.18, 655.91 and 278.69 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.18 : 655.91 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.18/655.91 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.18x = 655.91 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.18x = 182,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,792.52/475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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