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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 554.15 and 355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 554.15 and 355.90 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 554.15 = 355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/554.15 = 355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 554.15 × 355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 197,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,221.49/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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