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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 423.50 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 423.50 and 279.10 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 423.50 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/423.50 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 423.50 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 118,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,198.85/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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