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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.83, 427.25 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.83, 427.25 and 277.14 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.83 : 427.25 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.83/427.25 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.83x = 427.25 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.83x = 118,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,408.07/284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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