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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.61, 554.05 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.61, 554.05 and 283.76 is: 391.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.61 : 554.05 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.61/554.05 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.61x = 554.05 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.61x = 157,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,217.23/401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.47

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