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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 581.04 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 581.04 and 401.44 is: 554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 581.04 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/581.04 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 581.04 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 233,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,252.70/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.08

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