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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.21, 553.85 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.21, 553.85 and 283.28 is: 391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.21 : 553.85 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.21/553.85 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.21x = 553.85 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.21x = 156,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,894.63/401.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.05

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