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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 591.83 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 591.83 and 279.06 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 591.83 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/591.83 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 591.83 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 165,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,156.08/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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