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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 552.96 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 552.96 and 283.68 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 552.96 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/552.96 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 552.96 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 156,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,863.69/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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