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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.25, 553.22 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.25, 553.22 and 334.96 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.25 : 553.22 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.25/553.22 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.25x = 553.22 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.25x = 185,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,306.03/401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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