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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 658.94 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 658.94 and 278.38 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 658.94 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/658.94 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 658.94 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 183,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,433.72/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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