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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.24, 655.92 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.24, 655.92 and 278.77 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.24 : 655.92 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.24/655.92 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.24x = 655.92 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.24x = 182,849.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,849.35/475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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