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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 553.84 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 553.84 and 312.80 is: 431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 553.84 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/553.84 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 553.84 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 173,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,236.82/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.50

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