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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 555.12 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 555.12 and 343.44 is: 474.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 555.12 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/555.12 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 555.12 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 190,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,650.41/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.54

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