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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.07, 534.78 and 279.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.07, 534.78 and 279.85 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.07 : 534.78 = 279.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.07/534.78 = 279.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.07x = 534.78 × 279.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.07x = 149,658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,658.18/357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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