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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 553.54 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 553.54 and 283.38 is: 390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 553.54 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/553.54 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 553.54 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 156,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,857.98/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.94

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