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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.54, 418.69 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.54, 418.69 and 253.89 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.54 : 418.69 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.54/418.69 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.54x = 418.69 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.54x = 106,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,301.20/279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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