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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.40, 553.77 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.40, 553.77 and 296.73 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.40 : 553.77 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.40/553.77 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.40x = 553.77 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.40x = 164,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,320.17/401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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