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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 553.96 and 283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 553.96 and 283.70 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 553.96 = 283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/553.96 = 283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 553.96 × 283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 157,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,158.45/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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