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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 554.37 and 283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 554.37 and 283.81 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 554.37 = 283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/554.37 = 283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 554.37 × 283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 157,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,332.98/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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