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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 488.10 and 279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 488.10 and 279.21 is: 384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 488.10 = 279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/488.10 = 279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 488.10 × 279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 136,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,282.40/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.95

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