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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 555.54 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 555.54 and 343.72 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 555.54 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/555.54 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 555.54 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 190,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,950.21/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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