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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.41, 658.95 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.41, 658.95 and 278.40 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.41 : 658.95 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.41/658.95 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.41x = 658.95 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.41x = 183,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,453.11/477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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