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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.01, 552.92 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.01, 552.92 and 354.84 is: 489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.01 : 552.92 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.01/552.92 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.01x = 552.92 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.01x = 196,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,198.13/401.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.26

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