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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 553.10 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 553.10 and 307.76 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 553.10 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/553.10 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 553.10 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 170,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,217.75/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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