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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.24, 424.49 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.24, 424.49 and 276.08 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.24 : 424.49 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.24/424.49 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.24x = 424.49 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.24x = 117,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,192.88/283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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