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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 424.46 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 424.46 and 272.63 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 424.46 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/424.46 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 424.46 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 115,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,718.41/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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