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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 554.85 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 554.85 and 393.93 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 554.85 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/554.85 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 554.85 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 218,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,572.06/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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