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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 562.68 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 562.68 and 279 is: 417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 562.68 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/562.68 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 562.68 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 156,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,987.72/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.30

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