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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.45, 552.04 and 283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.45, 552.04 and 283.81 is: 391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.45 : 552.04 = 283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.45/552.04 = 283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.45x = 552.04 × 283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.45x = 156,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,674.47/400.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.25

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