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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 656.20 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 656.20 and 278.83 is: 384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 656.20 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/656.20 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 656.20 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 182,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,968.25/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.94

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