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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 554.06 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 554.06 and 303.06 is: 418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 554.06 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/554.06 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 554.06 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 167,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,913.29/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.24

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