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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.01, 1,296.19 and 279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.01, 1,296.19 and 279.05 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.01 : 1,296.19 = 279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.01/1,296.19 = 279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.01x = 1,296.19 × 279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.01x = 361,700.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,700.42/864.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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