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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 425.16 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 425.16 and 279.15 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 425.16 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/425.16 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 425.16 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 118,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,683.41/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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