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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 526.80 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 526.80 and 279.84 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 526.80 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/526.80 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 526.80 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 147,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,419.71/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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