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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.44, 553.42 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.44, 553.42 and 313.04 is: 431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.44 : 553.42 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.44/553.42 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.44x = 553.42 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.44x = 173,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,242.60/401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.55

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