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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.84, 554.88 and 309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.84, 554.88 and 309.50 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.84 : 554.88 = 309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.84/554.88 = 309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.84x = 554.88 × 309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.84x = 171,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,735.83/401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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