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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 564.04 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 564.04 and 283.96 is: 392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 564.04 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/564.04 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 564.04 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 160,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,164.80/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.06

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