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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.41, 554 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.41, 554 and 235.77 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.41 : 554 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.41/554 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.41x = 554 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.41x = 130,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,616.58/401.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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