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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.68, 423.54 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.68, 423.54 and 272.60 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.68 : 423.54 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.68/423.54 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.68x = 423.54 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.68x = 115,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,457.00/282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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