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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.16, 555.14 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.16, 555.14 and 297.26 is: 410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.16 : 555.14 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.16/555.14 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.16x = 555.14 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.16x = 165,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,020.92/402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.34

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