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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.39, 658.78 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.39, 658.78 and 278.19 is: 383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.39 : 658.78 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.39/658.78 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.39x = 658.78 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.39x = 183,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,261.32/477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.88

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