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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.50, 656.20 and 279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.50, 656.20 and 279.13 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.50 : 656.20 = 279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.50/656.20 = 279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.50x = 656.20 × 279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.50x = 183,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,165.11/475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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