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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 555.27 and 284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 555.27 and 284.25 is: 392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 555.27 = 284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/555.27 = 284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 555.27 × 284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 157,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,835.50/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.33

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