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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 554.64 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 554.64 and 304.08 is: 419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 554.64 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/554.64 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 554.64 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 168,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,654.93/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.04

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