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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 655.67 and 278.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 655.67 and 278.71 is: 384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 655.67 = 278.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/655.67 = 278.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 655.67 × 278.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 182,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,741.79/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.49

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