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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.55, 529.65 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.55, 529.65 and 279.24 is: 385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.55 : 529.65 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.55/529.65 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.55x = 529.65 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.55x = 147,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,899.47/383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.61

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