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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 419.58 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 419.58 and 253.98 is: 381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 419.58 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/419.58 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 419.58 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 106,564.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,564.93/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.46

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