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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.45, 385.16 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.45, 385.16 and 275.67 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.45 : 385.16 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.45/385.16 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.45x = 385.16 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.45x = 106,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,175.68/279.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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