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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.55, 656.26 and 279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.55, 656.26 and 279.03 is: 385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.55 : 656.26 = 279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.55/656.26 = 279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.55x = 656.26 × 279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.55x = 183,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,113.07/475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.05

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