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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.84, 554.82 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.84, 554.82 and 314.36 is: 434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.84 : 554.82 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.84/554.82 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.84x = 554.82 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.84x = 174,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,413.22/401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.04

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