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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 423.72 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 423.72 and 277.92 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 423.72 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/423.72 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 423.72 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 117,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,760.26/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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