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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 424.53 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 424.53 and 279.51 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 424.53 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/424.53 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 424.53 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 118,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,660.38/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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