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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.24 and 279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.24 and 279.93 is: 419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.24 = 279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.24 = 279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.24 × 279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 160,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,467.07/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.42

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