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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 659.26 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 659.26 and 278.52 is: 384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 659.26 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/659.26 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 659.26 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 183,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,615.70/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.41

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