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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.60, 554.23 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.60, 554.23 and 303.19 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.60 : 554.23 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.60/554.23 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.60x = 554.23 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.60x = 168,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,034.85/401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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