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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 426.66 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 426.66 and 277.82 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 426.66 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/426.66 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 426.66 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 118,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,532.55/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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