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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.09, 553.23 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.09, 553.23 and 284.45 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.09 : 553.23 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.09/553.23 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.09x = 553.23 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.09x = 157,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,363.51/401.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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