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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.38, 552.50 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.38, 552.50 and 349.54 is: 481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.38 : 552.50 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.38/552.50 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.38x = 552.50 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.38x = 193,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,120.85/401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.14

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