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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 602.04 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 602.04 and 279.84 is: 419.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 602.04 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/602.04 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 602.04 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 168,474.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,474.87/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.84

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