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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 553.70 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 553.70 and 344.88 is: 476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 553.70 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/553.70 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 553.70 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 190,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,960.06/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.07

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