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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 656.25 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 656.25 and 279.02 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 656.25 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/656.25 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 656.25 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 183,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,103.59/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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