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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.66, 554.13 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.66, 554.13 and 314.60 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.66 : 554.13 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.66/554.13 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.66x = 554.13 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.66x = 174,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,329.30/401.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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