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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.69, 425.94 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.69, 425.94 and 278.83 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.69 : 425.94 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.69/425.94 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.69x = 425.94 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.69x = 118,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,764.85/283.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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