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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 554.85 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 554.85 and 339.66 is: 469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 554.85 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/554.85 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 554.85 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 188,460.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,460.35/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.72

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