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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.21, 655.82 and 278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.21, 655.82 and 278.70 is: 384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.21 : 655.82 = 278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.21/655.82 = 278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.21x = 655.82 × 278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.21x = 182,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,777.03/475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.62

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