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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.39, 657.55 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.39, 657.55 and 279.97 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.39 : 657.55 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.39/657.55 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.39x = 657.55 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.39x = 184,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,092.98/476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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