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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.87, 424.59 and 270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.87, 424.59 and 270.91 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.87 : 424.59 = 270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.87/424.59 = 270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.87x = 424.59 × 270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.87x = 115,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,025.68/283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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