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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 527.31 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 527.31 and 279.66 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 527.31 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/527.31 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 527.31 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 147,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,466.59/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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