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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 424.04 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 424.04 and 270.76 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 424.04 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/424.04 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 424.04 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 114,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,813.07/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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