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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.04, 416.64 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.04, 416.64 and 247.04 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.04 : 416.64 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.04/416.64 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.04x = 416.64 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.04x = 102,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,926.75/279.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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