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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.46, 555.64 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.46, 555.64 and 377.64 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.46 : 555.64 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.46/555.64 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.46x = 555.64 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.46x = 209,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,831.89/402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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