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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.43, 656.08 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.43, 656.08 and 278.90 is: 384.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.43 : 656.08 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.43/656.08 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.43x = 656.08 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.43x = 182,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,980.71/475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.87

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