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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.77, 659.41 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.77, 659.41 and 278.64 is: 384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.77 : 659.41 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.77/659.41 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.77x = 659.41 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.77x = 183,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,737.31/477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.58

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