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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.93, 566.40 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.93, 566.40 and 279.52 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.93 : 566.40 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.93/566.40 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.93x = 566.40 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.93x = 158,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,320.13/409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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