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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 554.28 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 554.28 and 297.11 is: 409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 554.28 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/554.28 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 554.28 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 164,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,683.52/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.89

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