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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 552.84 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 552.84 and 284.40 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 552.84 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/552.84 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 552.84 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 157,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,227.70/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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