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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.59, 656.23 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.59, 656.23 and 279.16 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.59 : 656.23 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.59/656.23 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.59x = 656.23 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.59x = 183,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,193.17/475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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