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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 554.62 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 554.62 and 314.86 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 554.62 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/554.62 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 554.62 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 174,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,627.65/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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