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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.39, 414.34 and 279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.39, 414.34 and 279.55 is: 385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.39 : 414.34 = 279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.39/414.34 = 279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.39x = 414.34 × 279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.39x = 115,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,828.75/300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.59

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