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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 419.22 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 419.22 and 256.59 is: 384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 419.22 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/419.22 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 419.22 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 107,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,567.66/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.65

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