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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.95, 416.39 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.95, 416.39 and 279 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.95 : 416.39 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.95/416.39 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.95x = 416.39 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.95x = 116,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,171.42/279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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