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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 657.28 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 657.28 and 279.80 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 657.28 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/657.28 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 657.28 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 183,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,906.94/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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