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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.90, 425.21 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.90, 425.21 and 277.82 is: 416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.90 : 425.21 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.90/425.21 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.90x = 425.21 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.90x = 118,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,131.84/283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.10

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