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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.58, 656.34 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.58, 656.34 and 279.12 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.58 : 656.34 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.58/656.34 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.58x = 656.34 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.58x = 183,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,197.62/475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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