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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 553.77 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 553.77 and 349.11 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 553.77 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/553.77 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 553.77 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 193,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,326.64/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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