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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.85, 425.93 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.85, 425.93 and 278.77 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.85 : 425.93 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.85/425.93 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.85x = 425.93 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.85x = 118,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,736.00/283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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