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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 553.92 and 283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 553.92 and 283.39 is: 391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 553.92 = 283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/553.92 = 283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 553.92 × 283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 156,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,972.94/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.09

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