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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 572.09 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 572.09 and 279.30 is: 418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 572.09 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/572.09 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 572.09 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 159,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,787.06/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.98

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