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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.46, 553.67 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.46, 553.67 and 277.05 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.46 : 553.67 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.46/553.67 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.46x = 553.67 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.46x = 153,396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,396.00/401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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