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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.45, 368.55 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.45, 368.55 and 279.45 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.45 : 368.55 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.45/368.55 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.45x = 368.55 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.45x = 102,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,991.30/279.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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