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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 382.16 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 382.16 and 275.48 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 382.16 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/382.16 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 382.16 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 105,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,277.44/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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