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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 592.86 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 592.86 and 279.64 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 592.86 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/592.86 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 592.86 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 165,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,787.37/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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