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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.04, 551.04 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.04, 551.04 and 283.20 is: 391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.04 : 551.04 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.04/551.04 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.04x = 551.04 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.04x = 156,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,054.53/399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.07

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