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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 554.88 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 554.88 and 291.96 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 554.88 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/554.88 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 554.88 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 162,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,002.76/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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