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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 552.99 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 552.99 and 296.22 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 552.99 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/552.99 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 552.99 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 163,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,806.70/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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