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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.49, 418.47 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.49, 418.47 and 253.84 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.49 : 418.47 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.49/418.47 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.49x = 418.47 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.49x = 106,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,224.42/279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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