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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 602.37 and 279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 602.37 and 279.69 is: 419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 602.37 = 279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/602.37 = 279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 602.37 × 279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 168,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,476.87/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.33

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