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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.14, 419.39 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.14, 419.39 and 263.60 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.14 : 419.39 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.14/419.39 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.14x = 419.39 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.14x = 110,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,549.54/279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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