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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.50, 553.98 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.50, 553.98 and 302.01 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.50 : 553.98 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.50/553.98 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.50x = 553.98 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.50x = 167,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,307.50/401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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