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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.97, 554.82 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.97, 554.82 and 262.26 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.97 : 554.82 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.97/554.82 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.97x = 554.82 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.97x = 145,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,507.09/401.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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