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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 593.16 and 279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 593.16 and 279.69 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 593.16 = 279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/593.16 = 279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 593.16 × 279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 165,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,900.92/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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