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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 657.16 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 657.16 and 279.72 is: 386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 657.16 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/657.16 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 657.16 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 183,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,820.80/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.03

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