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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 591.65 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 591.65 and 279.96 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 591.65 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/591.65 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 591.65 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 165,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,636.93/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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