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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.66, 555.04 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.66, 555.04 and 303.24 is: 419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.66 : 555.04 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.66/555.04 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.66x = 555.04 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.66x = 168,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,310.33/401.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.04

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