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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 565.85 and 279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 565.85 and 279.62 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 565.85 = 279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/565.85 = 279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 565.85 × 279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 158,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,220.15/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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