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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.64, 905.64 and 279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.64, 905.64 and 279.28 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.64 : 905.64 = 279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.64/905.64 = 279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.64x = 905.64 × 279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.64x = 252,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,927.14/603.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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