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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 552.15 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 552.15 and 283.50 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 552.15 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/552.15 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 552.15 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 156,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,534.53/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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