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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 384.80 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 384.80 and 271.20 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 384.80 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/384.80 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 384.80 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 104,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,356.40/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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