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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.81, 615.21 and 279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.81, 615.21 and 279.94 is: 386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.81 : 615.21 = 279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.81/615.21 = 279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.81x = 615.21 × 279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.81x = 172,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,221.89/445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.31

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