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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.43 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.43 and 348.81 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.43 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.43 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.43 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 193,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,040.17/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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