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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 552.72 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 552.72 and 284.31 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 552.72 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/552.72 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 552.72 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 157,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,143.82/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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