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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.40, 553.62 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.40, 553.62 and 308 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.40 : 553.62 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.40/553.62 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.40x = 553.62 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.40x = 170,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,514.96/401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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