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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.71, 419.97 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.71, 419.97 and 275.12 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.71 : 419.97 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.71/419.97 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.71x = 419.97 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.71x = 115,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,542.15/279.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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