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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 553.91 and 313.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 553.91 and 313.00 is: 431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 553.91 = 313.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/553.91 = 313.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 553.91 × 313.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 173,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,370.88/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.50

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