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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.49, 424.37 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.49, 424.37 and 273.31 is: 410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.49 : 424.37 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.49/424.37 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.49x = 424.37 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.49x = 115,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,984.19/282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.58

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