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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.06, 554.41 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.06, 554.41 and 277.90 is: 383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.06 : 554.41 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.06/554.41 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.06x = 554.41 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.06x = 154,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,070.54/402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.20

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