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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.46, 554.16 and 284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.46, 554.16 and 284.09 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.46 : 554.16 = 284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.46/554.16 = 284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.46x = 554.16 × 284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.46x = 157,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,428.54/401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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