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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.80, 554.47 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.80, 554.47 and 283.65 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.80 : 554.47 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.80/554.47 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.80x = 554.47 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.80x = 157,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,271.22/401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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