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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 551.75 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 551.75 and 372.04 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 551.75 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/551.75 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 551.75 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 205,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,273.07/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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