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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.65, 555.03 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.65, 555.03 and 303.24 is: 419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.65 : 555.03 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.65/555.03 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.65x = 555.03 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.65x = 168,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,307.30/401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.04

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