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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.90, 423.81 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.90, 423.81 and 275.61 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.90 : 423.81 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.90/423.81 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.90x = 423.81 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.90x = 116,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,806.27/282.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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