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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.56, 1,010.94 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.56, 1,010.94 and 401 is: 553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.56 : 1,010.94 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.56/1,010.94 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.56x = 1,010.94 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.56x = 405,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,386.94/732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.38

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