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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.06, 554.49 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.06, 554.49 and 383.85 is: 530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.06 : 554.49 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.06/554.49 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.06x = 554.49 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.06x = 212,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,840.99/401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.69

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