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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.82, 419.07 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.82, 419.07 and 270.09 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.82 : 419.07 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.82/419.07 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.82x = 419.07 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.82x = 113,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,185.72/279.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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