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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 554.02 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 554.02 and 355.12 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 554.02 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/554.02 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 554.02 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 196,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,743.58/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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