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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.41, 656.11 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.41, 656.11 and 278.88 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.41 : 656.11 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.41/656.11 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.41x = 656.11 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.41x = 182,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,975.96/475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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