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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 555.30 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.32, 555.30 and 285.92 is: 394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.32 : 555.30 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.32/555.30 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.32x = 555.30 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.32x = 158,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,771.38/402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.64

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