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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.54, 418.83 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.54, 418.83 and 270.90 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.54 : 418.83 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.54/418.83 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.54x = 418.83 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.54x = 113,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,461.05/279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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