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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.34, 553.17 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.34, 553.17 and 283.34 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.34 : 553.17 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.34/553.17 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.34x = 553.17 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.34x = 156,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,735.19/401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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