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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.72, 554.22 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.72, 554.22 and 297.06 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.72 : 554.22 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.72/554.22 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.72x = 554.22 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.72x = 164,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,636.59/401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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