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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 655.93 and 279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 655.93 and 279.03 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 655.93 = 279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/655.93 = 279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 655.93 × 279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 183,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,024.15/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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