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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 656.15 and 278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 656.15 and 278.91 is: 384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 656.15 = 278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/656.15 = 278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 656.15 × 278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 183,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,005.40/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.86

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