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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.63, 555.26 and 384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.63, 555.26 and 384.41 is: 531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 555.26 = 384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/555.26 = 384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 555.26 × 384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 213,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,446.96/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.46

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