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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 615.36 and 279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 615.36 and 279.94 is: 386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 615.36 = 279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/615.36 = 279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 615.36 × 279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 172,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,263.88/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.39

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