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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.59, 592.73 and 279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.59, 592.73 and 279.47 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.59 : 592.73 = 279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.59/592.73 = 279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.59x = 592.73 × 279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.59x = 165,645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,645.89/395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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