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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.75, 423.09 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.75, 423.09 and 277.43 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.75 : 423.09 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.75/423.09 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.75x = 423.09 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.75x = 117,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,375.74/281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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