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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.59, 425.43 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.59, 425.43 and 282.42 is: 423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.59 : 425.43 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.59/425.43 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.59x = 425.43 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.59x = 120,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,149.94/283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.67

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