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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 603.72 and 279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 603.72 and 279.59 is: 418.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 603.72 = 279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/603.72 = 279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 603.72 × 279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 168,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,791.06/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.58

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