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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.51, 655.94 and 278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.51, 655.94 and 278.98 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.51 : 655.94 = 278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.51/655.94 = 278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.51x = 655.94 × 278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.51x = 182,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,995.32/475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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