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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 659.15 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 659.15 and 281.14 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 659.15 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/659.15 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 659.15 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 185,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,310.38/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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