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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 417.96 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 417.96 and 267.12 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 417.96 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/417.96 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 417.96 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 111,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,645.48/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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