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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 553.44 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 553.44 and 348.82 is: 481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 553.44 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/553.44 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 553.44 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 193,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,050.94/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.15

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