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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 427.77 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 427.77 and 276.68 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 427.77 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/427.77 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 427.77 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 118,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,353.26/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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