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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.45, 555.66 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.45, 555.66 and 284.46 is: 392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.45 : 555.66 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.45/555.66 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.45x = 555.66 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.45x = 158,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,063.04/402.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.75

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