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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.54, 553.89 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.54, 553.89 and 277.20 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.54 : 553.89 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.54/553.89 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.54x = 553.89 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.54x = 153,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,534.15/401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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