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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.45, 555.62 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.45, 555.62 and 291.75 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.45 : 555.62 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.45/555.62 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.45x = 555.62 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.45x = 162,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,102.14/402.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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