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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 417.92 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 417.92 and 267.28 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 417.92 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/417.92 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 417.92 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 111,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,701.66/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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