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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.11, 553.30 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.11, 553.30 and 307.71 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.11 : 553.30 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.11/553.30 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.11x = 553.30 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.11x = 170,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,255.17/401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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