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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.61, 592.52 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.61, 592.52 and 279.66 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.61 : 592.52 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.61/592.52 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.61x = 592.52 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.61x = 165,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,702.74/395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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