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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.46, 553.92 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.46, 553.92 and 308.30 is: 425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.46 : 553.92 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.46/553.92 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.46x = 553.92 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.46x = 170,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,773.54/401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.38

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