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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 554.16 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 554.16 and 303.88 is: 419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 554.16 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/554.16 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 554.16 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 168,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,398.14/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.86

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