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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.15, 418.87 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.15, 418.87 and 267.91 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.15 : 418.87 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.15/418.87 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.15x = 418.87 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.15x = 112,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,218.75/279.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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