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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.01, 423.84 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.01, 423.84 and 273.97 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.01 : 423.84 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.01/423.84 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.01x = 423.84 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.01x = 116,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,117.33/283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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