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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 656.38 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 656.38 and 279.16 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 656.38 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/656.38 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 656.38 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 183,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,235.04/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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