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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.22, 657.18 and 279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.22, 657.18 and 279.73 is: 386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.22 : 657.18 = 279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.22/657.18 = 279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.22x = 657.18 × 279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.22x = 183,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,832.96/476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.03

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