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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 424.80 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 424.80 and 280.38 is: 420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 424.80 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/424.80 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 424.80 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 119,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,105.42/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.21

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