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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.24, 555.28 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.24, 555.28 and 284.31 is: 392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.24 : 555.28 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.24/555.28 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.24x = 555.28 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.24x = 157,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,871.66/402.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.48

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