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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 391.87 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 391.87 and 270.48 is: 374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 391.87 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/391.87 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 391.87 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 105,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,993.00/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.03

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