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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.32, 415.68 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.32, 415.68 and 270.32 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.32 : 415.68 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.32/415.68 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.32x = 415.68 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.32x = 112,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,366.62/279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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