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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.46, 553.41 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.46, 553.41 and 313.98 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.46 : 553.41 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.46/553.41 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.46x = 553.41 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.46x = 173,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,759.67/401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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