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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 420.96 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 420.96 and 282.08 is: 419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 420.96 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/420.96 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 420.96 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 118,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,744.40/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.53

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