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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.46, 554.37 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.46, 554.37 and 309.12 is: 426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.46 : 554.37 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.46/554.37 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.46x = 554.37 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.46x = 171,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,366.85/401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.86

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