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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 554.76 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.32, 554.76 and 278.16 is: 383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.32 : 554.76 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.32/554.76 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.32x = 554.76 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.32x = 154,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,312.04/402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.56

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