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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.73, 554.46 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.73, 554.46 and 336.21 is: 464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.73 : 554.46 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.73/554.46 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.73x = 554.46 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.73x = 186,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,413.32/401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.03

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