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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.61, 573.39 and 279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.61, 573.39 and 279.41 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.61 : 573.39 = 279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.61/573.39 = 279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.61x = 573.39 × 279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.61x = 160,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,208.03/382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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