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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.63, 656.54 and 279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.63, 656.54 and 279.21 is: 385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.63 : 656.54 = 279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.63/656.54 = 279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.63x = 656.54 × 279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.63x = 183,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,309.72/475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.40

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