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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401, 552.72 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401, 552.72 and 307.56 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401 : 552.72 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401/552.72 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401x = 552.72 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401x = 169,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,994.56/401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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