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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.74, 656.51 and 279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.74, 656.51 and 279.25 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.74 : 656.51 = 279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.74/656.51 = 279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.74x = 656.51 × 279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.74x = 183,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,327.38/475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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