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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.64, 422.96 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.64, 422.96 and 277.56 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.64 : 422.96 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.64/422.96 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.64x = 422.96 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.64x = 117,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,396.78/281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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