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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.84, 553.86 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.84, 553.86 and 283.84 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.84 : 553.86 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.84/553.86 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.84x = 553.86 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.84x = 157,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,207.62/401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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