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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 554.77 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 554.77 and 352.87 is: 486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 554.77 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/554.77 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 554.77 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 195,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,761.69/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.80

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