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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 554.58 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 554.58 and 308.63 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 554.58 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/554.58 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 554.58 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 171,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,161.41/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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