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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 655.89 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 655.89 and 278.82 is: 384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 655.89 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/655.89 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 655.89 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 182,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,875.25/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.74

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