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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.20, 554.10 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.20, 554.10 and 277.24 is: 382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.20 : 554.10 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.20/554.10 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.20x = 554.10 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.20x = 153,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,618.68/401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.90

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