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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.99, 554.81 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.99, 554.81 and 336.47 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.99 : 554.81 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.99/554.81 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.99x = 554.81 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.99x = 186,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,672.46/401.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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