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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.59, 656.28 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.59, 656.28 and 279.08 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.59 : 656.28 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.59/656.28 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.59x = 656.28 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.59x = 183,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,151.34/475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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