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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 554.92 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 554.92 and 291.92 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 554.92 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/554.92 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 554.92 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 161,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,992.25/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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