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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 553.38 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 553.38 and 314.60 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 553.38 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/553.38 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 553.38 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 174,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,093.35/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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