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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.61, 656.18 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.61, 656.18 and 279.08 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.61 : 656.18 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.61/656.18 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.61x = 656.18 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.61x = 183,125.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,125.55/475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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