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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 553.16 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 553.16 and 289.22 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 553.16 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/553.16 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 553.16 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 159,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,984.94/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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