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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.50, 554.07 and 285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.50, 554.07 and 285.27 is: 393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.50 : 554.07 = 285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.50/554.07 = 285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.50x = 554.07 × 285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.50x = 158,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,059.55/401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.67

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