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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.50, 418.56 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.50, 418.56 and 254.84 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.50 : 418.56 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.50/418.56 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.50x = 418.56 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.50x = 106,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,665.83/279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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