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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.91, 547.93 and 279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.91, 547.93 and 279.13 is: 385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.91 : 547.93 = 279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.91/547.93 = 279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.91x = 547.93 × 279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.91x = 152,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,943.70/396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.34

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