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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.84, 565.91 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.84, 565.91 and 279.43 is: 385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.84 : 565.91 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.84/565.91 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.84x = 565.91 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.84x = 158,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,132.23/409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.84

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