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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 555.18 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 555.18 and 329.27 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 555.18 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/555.18 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 555.18 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 182,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,804.12/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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