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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 554.34 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 554.34 and 303.18 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 554.34 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/554.34 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 554.34 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 168,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,064.80/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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