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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.67, 554.04 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.67, 554.04 and 314.19 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.67 : 554.04 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.67/554.04 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.67x = 554.04 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.67x = 174,073.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,073.83/401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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