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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 553.70 and 283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 553.70 and 283.51 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 553.70 = 283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/553.70 = 283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 553.70 × 283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 156,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,979.49/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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