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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.40, 555.48 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.40, 555.48 and 304.18 is: 419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.40 : 555.48 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.40/555.48 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.40x = 555.48 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.40x = 168,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,963.13/402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.89

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