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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.67 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.67 and 280.60 is: 420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.67 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.67 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.67 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 119,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,443.00/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.90

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