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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 555.72 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 555.72 and 314.96 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 555.72 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/555.72 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 555.72 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 175,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,029.57/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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