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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.55, 656.24 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.55, 656.24 and 279.06 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.55 : 656.24 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.55/656.24 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.55x = 656.24 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.55x = 183,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,130.33/475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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