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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 423.81 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 423.81 and 267.17 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 423.81 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/423.81 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 423.81 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 113,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,227.20/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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