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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.80, 554.16 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.80, 554.16 and 285.16 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.80 : 554.16 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.80/554.16 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.80x = 554.16 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.80x = 158,024.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,024.27/401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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