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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.39, 419.66 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.39, 419.66 and 271.69 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.39 : 419.66 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.39/419.66 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.39x = 419.66 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.39x = 114,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,017.43/279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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