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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.59, 658.88 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.59, 658.88 and 278.37 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.59 : 658.88 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.59/658.88 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.59x = 658.88 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.59x = 183,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,411.03/477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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