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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 575.28 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 575.28 and 279.36 is: 385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 575.28 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/575.28 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 575.28 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 160,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,710.22/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.29

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