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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 396.93 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 396.93 and 279.22 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 396.93 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/396.93 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 396.93 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 110,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,829.40/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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