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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 425.20 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 425.20 and 276.60 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 425.20 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/425.20 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 425.20 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 117,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,610.32/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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