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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.02, 555.35 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.02, 555.35 and 372.25 is: 514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.02 : 555.35 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.02/555.35 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.02x = 555.35 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.02x = 206,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,729.04/402.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.23

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