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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.94, 656.73 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.94, 656.73 and 279.38 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.94 : 656.73 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.94/656.73 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.94x = 656.73 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.94x = 183,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,477.23/475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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