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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.58, 658.95 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.58, 658.95 and 278.34 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.58 : 658.95 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.58/658.95 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.58x = 658.95 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.58x = 183,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,409.02/477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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