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