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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.19, 554.72 and 278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.19, 554.72 and 278.06 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.19 : 554.72 = 278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.19/554.72 = 278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.19x = 554.72 × 278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.19x = 154,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,241.28/402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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