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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 555.18 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 555.18 and 303.96 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 555.18 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/555.18 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 555.18 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 168,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,752.51/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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