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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.58, 656.16 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.58, 656.16 and 278.96 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.58 : 656.16 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.58/656.16 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.58x = 656.16 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.58x = 183,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,042.39/475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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