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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.83, 656.55 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.83, 656.55 and 279.36 is: 385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.83 : 656.55 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.83/656.55 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.83x = 656.55 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.83x = 183,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,413.81/475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.46

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