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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 553.60 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.27, 553.60 and 296.61 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.27 : 553.60 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.27/553.60 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.27x = 553.60 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.27x = 164,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,201.81/401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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