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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 553.98 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 553.98 and 235.74 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 553.98 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/553.98 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 553.98 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 130,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,595.25/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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