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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.13, 553.55 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.13, 553.55 and 302.72 is: 417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.13 : 553.55 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.13/553.55 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.13x = 553.55 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.13x = 167,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,566.37/401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.74

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