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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.94, 419.51 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.94, 419.51 and 245.62 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 419.51 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/419.51 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 419.51 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 103,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,040.05/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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