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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.51, 424.95 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.51, 424.95 and 270.57 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.51 : 424.95 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.51/424.95 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.51x = 424.95 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.51x = 114,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,978.72/283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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