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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 425.50 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 425.50 and 267.24 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 425.50 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/425.50 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 425.50 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 113,710.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,710.62/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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