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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 419.61 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 419.61 and 258.54 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 419.61 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/419.61 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 419.61 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 108,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,485.97/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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