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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.08, 424.62 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.08, 424.62 and 271.20 is: 406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.08 : 424.62 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.08/424.62 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.08x = 424.62 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.08x = 115,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,156.94/283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.80

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