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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 603 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.32, 603 and 279.92 is: 419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.32 : 603 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.32/603 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.32x = 603 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.32x = 168,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,791.76/402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.55

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