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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.21, 419.22 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.21, 419.22 and 277.59 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.21 : 419.22 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.21/419.22 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.21x = 419.22 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.21x = 116,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,371.28/279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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