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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.14, 553.39 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.14, 553.39 and 351.87 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.14 : 553.39 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.14/553.39 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.14x = 553.39 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.14x = 194,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,721.34/401.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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