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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 561.60 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 561.60 and 279.04 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 561.60 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/561.60 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 561.60 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 156,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,708.86/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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