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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 553.47 and 312.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 553.47 and 312.65 is: 431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 553.47 = 312.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/553.47 = 312.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 553.47 × 312.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 173,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,042.40/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.44

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