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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.60, 656.20 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.60, 656.20 and 279.04 is: 385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.60 : 656.20 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.60/656.20 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.60x = 656.20 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.60x = 183,106.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,106.05/475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.00

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