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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 554.85 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 554.85 and 291.85 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 554.85 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/554.85 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 554.85 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 161,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,931.59/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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