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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.77, 554.36 and 302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.77, 554.36 and 302.29 is: 417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.77 : 554.36 = 302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.77/554.36 = 302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.77x = 554.36 × 302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.77x = 167,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,579.41/401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.10

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