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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.20, 563.48 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.20, 563.48 and 283.94 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.20 : 563.48 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.20/563.48 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.20x = 563.48 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.20x = 159,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,993.40/408.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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