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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 563.56 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 563.56 and 401.44 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 563.56 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/563.56 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 563.56 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 226,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,233.11/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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