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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.83, 534.94 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.83, 534.94 and 279.38 is: 418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.83 : 534.94 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.83/534.94 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.83x = 534.94 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.83x = 149,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,452.18/356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.84

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