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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 555.95 and 384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 555.95 and 384.92 is: 532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 555.95 = 384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/555.95 = 384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 555.95 × 384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 213,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,991.57/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.15

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