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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.35, 655.98 and 278.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.35, 655.98 and 278.87 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.35 : 655.98 = 278.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.35/655.98 = 278.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.35x = 655.98 × 278.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.35x = 182,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,931.75/475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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