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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 442.62 and 279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 442.62 and 279.39 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 442.62 = 279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/442.62 = 279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 442.62 × 279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 123,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,663.60/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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