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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.84, 418.03 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.84, 418.03 and 274.44 is: 409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.84 : 418.03 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.84/418.03 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.84x = 418.03 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.84x = 114,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,724.15/279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.96

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