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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.62, 603.44 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.62, 603.44 and 255.44 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.62 : 603.44 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.62/603.44 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.62x = 603.44 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.62x = 154,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,143.90/401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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