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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.41, 419.22 and 263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.41, 419.22 and 263.11 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.41 : 419.22 = 263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.41/419.22 = 263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.41x = 419.22 × 263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.41x = 110,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,300.71/279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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