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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.49, 424.29 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.49, 424.29 and 270.34 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.49 : 424.29 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.49/424.29 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.49x = 424.29 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.49x = 114,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,699.95/282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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