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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.03, 553.81 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.03, 553.81 and 331.32 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.03 : 553.81 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.03/553.81 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.03x = 553.81 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.03x = 183,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,488.33/401.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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