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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.15, 551.64 and 283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.15, 551.64 and 283.51 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.15 : 551.64 = 283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.15/551.64 = 283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.15x = 551.64 × 283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.15x = 156,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,395.46/400.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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