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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.29, 555.04 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.29, 555.04 and 277.96 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.29 : 555.04 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.29/555.04 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.29x = 555.04 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.29x = 154,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,278.92/402.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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