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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 554.36 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 554.36 and 277.56 is: 382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 554.36 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/554.36 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 554.36 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 153,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,865.39/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.79

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