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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 554.11 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 554.11 and 355.05 is: 489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 554.11 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/554.11 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 554.11 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 196,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,735.87/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.77

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