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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.84, 419.36 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.84, 419.36 and 263.68 is: 395.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.84 : 419.36 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.84/419.36 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.84x = 419.36 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.84x = 110,576.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,576.84/279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.14

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