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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.21, 418.83 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.21, 418.83 and 263.82 is: 395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.21 : 418.83 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.21/418.83 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.21x = 418.83 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.21x = 110,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,495.73/279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.74

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