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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.52, 416.64 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.52, 416.64 and 270.68 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.52 : 416.64 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.52/416.64 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.52x = 416.64 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.52x = 112,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,775.05/279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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