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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.01, 554.92 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.01, 554.92 and 278.08 is: 383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.01 : 554.92 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.01/554.92 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.01x = 554.92 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.01x = 154,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,310.07/402.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.85

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