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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.64, 656.36 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.64, 656.36 and 279.16 is: 385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.64 : 656.36 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.64/656.36 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.64x = 656.36 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.64x = 183,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,229.46/475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.23

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