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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 419.02 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 419.02 and 246.96 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 419.02 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/419.02 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 419.02 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 103,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,480.56/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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