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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407, 610.50 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407, 610.50 and 279.56 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407 : 610.50 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407/610.50 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407x = 610.50 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407x = 170,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,671.38/407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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