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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.44, 553.56 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.44, 553.56 and 283.36 is: 390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.44 : 553.56 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.44/553.56 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.44x = 553.56 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.44x = 156,856.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,856.76/401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.74

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