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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.28 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.28 and 276.68 is: 414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.28 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.28 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.28 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 117,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,666.47/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.35

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