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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.56 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.56 and 296.24 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.56 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.56 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.56 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 163,986.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,986.61/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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