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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.39, 555.51 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.39, 555.51 and 314.91 is: 434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.39 : 555.51 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.39/555.51 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.39x = 555.51 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.39x = 174,935.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,935.65/402.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.74

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