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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.62, 656.38 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.62, 656.38 and 279.06 is: 385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.62 : 656.38 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.62/656.38 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.62x = 656.38 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.62x = 183,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,169.40/475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.12

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