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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.04, 552.93 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.04, 552.93 and 322.42 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.04 : 552.93 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.04/552.93 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.04x = 552.93 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.04x = 178,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,275.69/402.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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