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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.02, 554.72 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.02, 554.72 and 277.89 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.02 : 554.72 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.02/554.72 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.02x = 554.72 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.02x = 154,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,147.67/402.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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