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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.68, 423.43 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.68, 423.43 and 277.43 is: 417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.68 : 423.43 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.68/423.43 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.68x = 423.43 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.68x = 117,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,469.37/281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.03

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