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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 592.60 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 592.60 and 279.87 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 592.60 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/592.60 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 592.60 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 165,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,848.00/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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