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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 419.28 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 419.28 and 267.84 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 419.28 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/419.28 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 419.28 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 112,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,299.96/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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