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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 423.30 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 423.30 and 279.38 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 423.30 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/423.30 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 423.30 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 118,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,261.55/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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