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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.11, 658.55 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.11, 658.55 and 278.03 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.11 : 658.55 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.11/658.55 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.11x = 658.55 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.11x = 183,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,099.00/477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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