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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.29, 553.78 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.29, 553.78 and 283.14 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.29 : 553.78 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.29/553.78 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.29x = 553.78 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.29x = 156,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,797.95/401.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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