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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 553.20 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 553.20 and 283.04 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 553.20 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/553.20 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 553.20 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 156,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,577.73/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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