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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 447.40 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 447.40 and 279.16 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 447.40 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/447.40 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 447.40 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 124,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,896.18/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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