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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.06, 554.28 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.06, 554.28 and 335.42 is: 463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.06 : 554.28 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.06/554.28 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.06x = 554.28 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.06x = 185,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,916.60/401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.56

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