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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.50, 656.26 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.50, 656.26 and 279.12 is: 385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.50 : 656.26 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.50/656.26 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.50x = 656.26 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.50x = 183,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,175.29/475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.23

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