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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.43, 553.95 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.43, 553.95 and 235.78 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.43 : 553.95 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.43/553.95 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.43x = 553.95 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.43x = 130,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,611.02/401.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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