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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 575.58 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 575.58 and 279 is: 385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 575.58 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/575.58 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 575.58 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 160,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,586.82/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.17

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