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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 554.76 and 381.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 554.76 and 381.29 is: 525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 554.76 = 381.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/554.76 = 381.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 554.76 × 381.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 211,521.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,521.67/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.60

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