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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.97, 419.95 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.97, 419.95 and 255.94 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.97 : 419.95 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.97/419.95 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.97x = 419.95 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.97x = 107,482.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,482.00/279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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