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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.64, 552.32 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.64, 552.32 and 283.84 is: 391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.64 : 552.32 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.64/552.32 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.64x = 552.32 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.64x = 156,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,770.51/400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.30

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