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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.95, 554.27 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.95, 554.27 and 357.74 is: 493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.95 : 554.27 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.95/554.27 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.95x = 554.27 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.95x = 198,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,284.55/401.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.31

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