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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.53, 657.57 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.53, 657.57 and 280.16 is: 386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.53 : 657.57 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.53/657.57 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.53x = 657.57 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.53x = 184,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,223.46/476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.59

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