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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.73, 603.51 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.73, 603.51 and 279.63 is: 420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.73 : 603.51 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.73/603.51 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.73x = 603.51 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.73x = 168,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,759.50/401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.08

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