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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.33, 655.86 and 278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.33, 655.86 and 278.86 is: 384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.33 : 655.86 = 278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.33/655.86 = 278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.33x = 655.86 × 278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.33x = 182,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,893.12/475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.77

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