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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 426.09 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 426.09 and 279.43 is: 419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 426.09 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/426.09 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 426.09 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 119,062.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,062.33/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.60

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