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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 655.79 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 655.79 and 278.83 is: 384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 655.79 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/655.79 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 655.79 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 182,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,853.93/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.70

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