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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.19, 591.72 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.19, 591.72 and 279 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.19 : 591.72 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.19/591.72 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.19x = 591.72 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.19x = 165,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,089.88/395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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