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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 488.55 and 279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 488.55 and 279.62 is: 385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 488.55 = 279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/488.55 = 279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 488.55 × 279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 136,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,608.35/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.43

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