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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.75 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.75 and 262.62 is: 394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.75 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.75 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.75 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 110,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,234.75/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.22

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