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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 554.76 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 554.76 and 374.40 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 554.76 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/554.76 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 554.76 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 207,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,702.14/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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