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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 592.41 and 279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 592.41 and 279.62 is: 418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 592.41 = 279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/592.41 = 279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 592.41 × 279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 165,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,649.68/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.68

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