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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.28 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.28 and 279.40 is: 418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.28 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.28 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.28 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 162,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,130.23/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.79

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