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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.23, 554.18 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.23, 554.18 and 277.72 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.23 : 554.18 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.23/554.18 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.23x = 554.18 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.23x = 153,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,904.10/402.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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