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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.39, 553.87 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.39, 553.87 and 235.54 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.39 : 553.87 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.39/553.87 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.39x = 553.87 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.39x = 130,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,459.53/401.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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