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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 602.26 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 602.26 and 279.80 is: 419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 602.26 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/602.26 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 602.26 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 168,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,512.35/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.94

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