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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 554.55 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 554.55 and 357.78 is: 494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 554.55 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/554.55 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 554.55 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 198,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,406.90/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.14

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