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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 553.76 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 553.76 and 304 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 553.76 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/553.76 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 553.76 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 168,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,343.04/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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