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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 577.85 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 577.85 and 279.15 is: 384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 577.85 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/577.85 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 577.85 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 161,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,303.66/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.95

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