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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 552.56 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.27, 552.56 and 335.66 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.27 : 552.56 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.27/552.56 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.27x = 552.56 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.27x = 185,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,467.85/401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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