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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 555.66 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 555.66 and 387 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 555.66 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/555.66 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 555.66 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 215,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,040.42/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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