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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.25, 554.75 and 297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.25, 554.75 and 297.49 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.25 : 554.75 = 297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.25/554.75 = 297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.25x = 554.75 × 297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.25x = 165,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,029.80/402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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