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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 555.39 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 555.39 and 315.27 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 555.39 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/555.39 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 555.39 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 175,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,097.81/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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