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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.31 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.31 and 240.54 is: 360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.31 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.31 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.31 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 100,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,860.83/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.69

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