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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.79, 419.04 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.79, 419.04 and 252.72 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.79 : 419.04 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.79/419.04 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.79x = 419.04 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.79x = 105,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,899.79/279.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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