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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 658.56 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 658.56 and 278.02 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 658.56 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/658.56 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 658.56 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 183,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,094.72/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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