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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 592.02 and 279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 592.02 and 279.19 is: 418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 592.02 = 279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/592.02 = 279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 592.02 × 279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 165,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,286.06/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.05

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